Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four given alternatives, choose the correct meaning of the following Idiom/expression:

To haul over the coals

  1. To put hand in a wrong task

  2. To throw into the fire

  3. To put to task

  4. To say the wrong words
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The idiom 'to haul over the coals' means to scold or reprimand someone severely for their wrongdoing. Option C 'To put to task' is the closest match among the given choices, as it implies holding someone accountable. The other options are either nonsensical or unrelated to the meaning.

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